I have the OEM 021, and the wear bars popped up at 6800 miles. Supposedly, I've read, they're good for another couple thousand, but I'm getting used to the bike enough now that I find the backend sliding out, probably the wear. Bought some Avons, Raven's a speed demon and he likes them. May squeeze the last miles out before putting them on. I'm on the auSTerity plan.
BTW, I really like your sig.
EDIT: must be 020F, see below.
I was under the impression the 021 replaced the 020, so I'm happy to hear the 020 is the way to go. I plan to keep my Conti RA front tire until it wears out.
Rides planned this year on my new 020s:
NW Washington, including Flowery Tail Drive, 1,200 mile
NW Oregon, to include the John Day area E. of Baker City 1,200 mile
The Oregon Coast around Florence: 1,000 miles
7 days; Olympia to Lake Isabella via Yosemite 2,500 miles?
Thanks for the compliment on the Mark Twain quote. I don't remember how I came across it, but its message seems to be my
raison d'etre for owning an ST. The other reason might be my last name: AuSTer.
Cheers,